Child Support Modifications
Modifying child support orders after divorce.
Can Parents Agree to Change Child Support?
Georgia parents can agree on new child support, but the deal cannot change support until a court approves it, and past-due support cannot be bargained away.
Read MoreChanging Another State's Child Support Order
Georgia can modify another state's child support order only where UIFSA allows; otherwise the request goes to the issuing state or the other parent's state.
Read MoreChild Support When Custody Changes in Georgia
When custody moves to the paying parent, a Georgia court can end that support in the same order; a visitation change alters support only on request and proof.
Read MoreHow to Modify Child Support in Georgia
To change Georgia child support, a parent files a new case and proves a substantial change, and generally cannot refile within two years of a final order on it.
Read MoreWhat Counts as a Change for Child Support?
Georgia child support can change on a substantial change in either parent's income and financial status or in the child's needs, measured from the last order.
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